Balling the Jack Chowder (For My Trucking Man) & I

Name: Balling the Jack Chowder (For My Trucking Man) & I
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 3 teaspoons syco beef base or 3 teaspoons syco chicken base or 3 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms or 2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, with juice; 1 cup chopped white onion; 1 cup diced sweet green peppers, yellow, green sweet peppers or 1 cup of chopped red yellow green sweet pepper; 20 frozen italian meatballs (appetizer size); 2 teaspoons white pepper; 1 tablespoon dried cilantro; 2 ½ cups milk; ½ cup margarine; 1 ½ cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

3 cups water
3 teaspoons syco beef base or 3 teaspoons syco chicken base or 3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms or 2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, with juice
1 cup chopped white onion
1 cup diced sweet green peppers, yellow, green sweet peppers or 1 cup of chopped red yellow green sweet pepper
20 frozen italian meatballs (appetizer size)
2 teaspoons white pepper
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
2 ½ cups milk
½ cup margarine
1 ½ cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

1
Chop mushrooms, onion and peppers.
2
In stockpot add water and broth base of your choice.Add chopped vegetables.
3
Simmer 15 minutes.
4
Add meat balls.
5
Turn heat on low until they are heated through.
6
Add milk, white pepper, cilantro and margarine.
7
Simmer on low.
8
Do not boil.
9
Milk will curdle.
10
Add 3/4 cup Colby Jack cheese.
11
Fold in the cheese.
12
Serve in individual bowls with remaining cheese sprinkled on top.
13
Add cooked sliced potatoes if you wish.
14
Note: Make Italian Turkey Meat Balls #38501.
15
The meat balls and chowder are very easy to make.
16
Meat balls can be frozen.

327

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 3 teaspoons syco beef base or 3 teaspoons syco chicken base or 3 chicken bouillon cubes, 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms or 2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, with juice, 1 cup chopped white onion, and more.

Yes, Balling the Jack Chowder (For My Trucking Man) & I falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!